Boston String Quartet

• Christopher Vuk - Violin 1
• Angel Valchinov - Violin 2
• Chen Lin - Viola
• Christina Stripling - Cello

Since its formation 2004, the Boston String Quartet has been a creative leader in contemporary classical music in New England. Having made their professional debut at Weil Recital Hall, Carnegie Hall, the quartet performs their own arrangements of classical chamber music, rock, jazz, world music and more, and is continually "exploring different ways of sparking musical interest" [Boston Globe]. This journey has allowed for collaboration with John Mayer, the Boston Ballet, Fionnuala Gill, Giorgia Fumanti, Jennifer Holliday, Lisa Fisher, Tim Janis, Dave Fiucznyski, as well as opportunity to perform at such venues as the Los Angeles Music Awards, PBS, Yankee Homecoming Festival, and for former president George H.W. Bush. Committed to music education in New England, the members of the Boston String Quartet are currently Ensemble-in-Residence at contemporary music school, School of Groove. To date, the Boston String Quartet has released four albums, including "Xibus" [a genre-stretching tour-de-force from one of the finest young touring string quartets in the United States – PARMA], a new release from Navona Recordings. The Boston String Quartet can be heard over the radio or may be found performing on local television stations, as well as nationally on PBS. Recordings may be purchased world-wide from Naxos.

The Boston String Quartet has been performing together for over four years and has played at over 100 weddings and other special events. From sacred wedding ceremony music to live jazz during cocktail hour, to holiday celebrations, the Boston String Quartet will provide the perfect live music for your upcoming occasion. We offer classical chamber music, jazz, popular, holiday and world music. Strings, piano, and flute combine to create ensembles of one to five players.

Our ensembles are time and time again being praised for their ability to transform a beautiful occasion into something truly wonderful. We truly look forward to working with you as you plan your special event. If you are seeking additional music such as a jazz ensemble, dance band, or emcee for your event, we can give you additional options and discounts through our music booking agency, Boston Event Entertainment .

• Beautiful Day - U2
• All I Want is You - U2
• In the Name of Love - U2
• The Sweetest Thing - U2
• Danny Boy - Trad.
• Edelweiss - The Sound of Music
• Fly Me To The Moon - Mercer
• Hello Goodbye - Beatles
• Lady Madonna - Beatles
• Here Comes the Sun - Beatles
• Love Story - Where Do I Begin
• Moon River - Johnny Mercer
• Satin Doll - Standard
• The Sound of Music - Rodgers and Hammerstein
• Sir Duke - Steve Wonder
• Stars and Butterflies - Pride and Prejudice
• The Girl From Ipanema - Garota De Ipanema
• The Ludlows - James Horner
• Stardust - Carmichael
• Ten Minutes Ago - Rodgers
• Some Enchanted Evening - Rodgers
• Fascination - Marchetti
• Don't Stop Believing - Journey
• Don't Want to Miss a Thing - Aerosmith
• Isn't She Lovely - Wonder
• Bitter Sweet Symphony - Verve
• Romeo and Juliet Love Theme - Rota
• Somewhere Over the Rainbow - Arlen
• Feather Theme - Forrest Gump
• What a Wonderful World - Louis Armstorng
• Hallelujah - Cohen
• Maybe I'm Amazed - McCartney
• All I Ask of You - Phantom
• Music of the Night - Phantom
• Clocks - Coldplay
• Viva la Vida - Coldplay
• The Scientist - Coldplay
• Fix You - Coldplay
• Yellow - Coldplay
• Life in Technicolor - Coldplay
• Amazed - Lonestar
• At Last - Etta James
• Evening of Roses - Trad Jewish
• I'll Be - Edwin McCain
• Best of My Love - Emotions
• Can't Help Falling in Love - Presly
• Gabriel's Oboe - Morricone
• Thin Air - Pearl Jam
• This is the Last Time - Keane
• This Year's Love - David Gray
• Time of Your Life - Green Day
• To Make You Feel My Love - Adele
• Ya'aseh Shalom - Trad. Jewish
• All I Need is a Miracle - Mike and the Mechanics
• Happy Together - Turtles
• I Will be Here - Steven Curtis Chapman
• Love Never Dies - Phantom 2
• Us - Regina Spektor
• You Light Up My Life - Debbie Boone
• Storybook Love - Princess Bride
• Brown Eyed Girl - Van Morrison
• Wild Horses - Rolling Stones
• Somewhere Only We Know - Keane
• Secrets - One Republic
• Everlasting Love - Cason and Gaydon
• Umbrella - Rhianna
• High Tide - Low Tide
• American Land - Springsteen
• James Bond Theme - Norman
• Air on G String - Bach
• Jesu Joy of Man's Desiring - Bach
• Ave Maria - Bach
• Fur Elise - Beethoven
• Ode to Joy - Beethoven
• Nocturne in Eb - Chopin
• Trumpet Voluntary - Clarke
• The Girl with the Flaxen Hair - Debussy
• Flower Duet from "Lakme" - Delibes
• Water Music - Handel
• Wedding March - Mendelsohnn
• Eine Kleine Nachtmusik - Mozart
• Canon in D - Pachelbel
• O Mio Babbino Caro from "Gianni Schicchi" - Puccini
• Trumpet Tune - Purcell
• Ave Maria - Schubert
• Four Seasons - Vivaldi
• Bridal Chorus from "Lohengrin" - Wagner
• Babe - I'm Gonna Leave You (Led Zeppelin)
• Helplessly Hoping (Crosby - Stills
• High Tide - Low Tide (Jack Johnson)
• Love Story (Where Do I Begin - from the motion picture "Love Story")
• Ob-La-Di - Ob-La-Da (Beatles)

Anniversaries, Awards Nights, Banquets, Bar Mitzvahs, Birthday Parties, Children's Birthday Parties, Celebrations, Christenings, Christmas Parties, Church Services, Community Events, Conventions, Corporate Functions, Country Clubs, Festivals, Fund Raisers, Funerals, Graduation Parties, Grand Openings, Halloween Parties, New Year's Eve Parties, Private Parties, Proms, Restaurants, Reunions, School Assemblies, Weddings, Wedding Ceremonies, Wedding Cocktail Hours, Wedding Receptions...and more.

• This group of musicians is extremely talented and accomodating. Their leader, Chris, always responded to my phonecalls and e-mails quickly. They went out of their way to get sheet music for my special request and played it beautifully. They were a definite asset to my daughter's wedding ceremony. I would highly recommend them!! -- Judy D, Moultonborough, NH, 5/18/2008
• The Boston String Quartet played at our daughter's wedding (at St. John Neumann in Merrimack NH)this past Friday. They were so fantastic - from the time we booked them until the actual day of the wedding. We couldn't have been happier with their performance and everyone said how much the music added to the mood of the ceremony. Thank you all so much! Sincerely, Beth and Jack Nolan -- Beth N, Merrimack, NH, 10/10/2008
• Boston String Quartet was wonderful. The priest was a little difficult to follow, but they adapted and were great! -- Patti L, Windham, NH, 5/9/2008
• The manager was very easy to talk with and helpful with suggestions. The music was beautiful and was performed exquisitly. We highly recommend them! Great Job!! -- Gail L, Hudson, NH, 3/8/2008
• The Boston String Quartet made such a profound effect on the elegance of our wedding. They arrived well in advance of the event, and performed so eloquently that I would recommend them for any formal event. I can't thank them enough for the beauty of their performance that really made such an impact on our special day. -- Vernon P, Bedford, NH, 11/3/2007
• The quartet did a wonderful job. They sounded beautiful and elegant and I would recommend them to anyone! -- Gina L, Revere, MA, 8/11/2007
• They definitely added that special touch to our ceremony. They were extremely talented, professional and I have already gotten several compliments on how great they were. I would highly recommend! -- Rebecca M, East Falmouth, MA, 10/4/2008
• The Boston String Quartet played at our daughter's wedding ceremony and cocktail hour. They were very accomodating and played beautifully. The guests were impressed with their talent and professionalism. They added the finishing touch to the ceremony. Of course, I cried when my daughter came down the aisle with her dad. Thank you very much for setting the mood and enhancing the wedding! -- Warren V, Merrimack, NH, 7/28/2007
• They added such a beautiful touch to our wedding!!! Just beautiful people!!! -- Lana G, Bloomfield, CT, 9/17/2006
• It was a pleasure having the BSQ play at my wedding. They are fabulous musicians and the group was very eager to take on some very special requests (including the production of a couple of arrangements). I couldn't be more highly pleased! -- Kenneth M, Newport, RI, 3/29/2008
• on time / professional / learned the requested songs / excellent job!!! -- Phil S, Manchester, NH, 10/13/2007
• The Quartet was wonderful and definately set the perfect environment for the most perfect day! Thank you -- Sara P, Bradford, MA, 10/6/2007

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